Exam Preview for 5308: Treating Adolescents Diagnosed With Eating D

Treating Adolescents Diagnosed With Eating Disorders: An Occupational Therapy Approach

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1. How is an eating disorder characterized by the American Psychiatric Association? A behavioral condition A severe and persistent disturbance in eating behaviors Distressing thoughts and emotions All of the above
2. What has the second-highest mortality rate of any mental illness? Bulimia nervosa Orthorexia Anorexia nervosa Binge eating disorder
3. What treatment remains the only well-established treatment (Level 1) for adolescents 18 years and younger with anorexia nervosa? Family-based therapy Group treatment Behavior modification Psychotherapy
4. To decrease social isolation, what technique can occupational therapists use with the EDO population? Engagement in social gatherings Role-play Modeling All of the above
5. What can help a client rediscover self-identified roles, values, and beliefs separate from the EDO? Behavioral therapy Meaningful occupations Role playing Group games